Kate can't believe that the first place she sees Castle after their summer apart is as a bachelor auction. She is determined NOT to bid on him-no matter how much she wants to. And then Ellie Monroe and Meredith place their bids... An alternative 3x01. A Christmas present for Natalie Elizabeth.

"And then she's gone, a whisper of a memory as their fingertips slip apart and he watches her skate away, eyes shining bright with love and laughter as she silently promises to be back soon, a glimmer of golden curls beneath the moonlight." Just a little Castle and Beckett ficlet for Christmas time, takes place at the Rockefeller skating rink. I hope you enjoy!

What if Rick Castle Never met Kate Beckett until today. But Alexis knew them? Rick, world traveling War Corespondent for several National and International publications, winner of Pulitzers, and novelist. He has finally returned home to get involved in another Murder investigation. The one of Alexis's college roommate! A serial Killer on the loose, Rick's expertise will be needed.

Kates plans for Christmas? Romance throughout the holiday Season.

Turning the knob she said, "I knew you couldn't resist the marath.." She stopped dead in her sentence as she opened the door and saw who was standing in front of her. And it was definitely not Castle...

As much as she was excited about what this day would bring, she still wanted to relish the feel of his warm body next to hers, feel his excitement seep through his pores and ignite the magic within. (my entry for the 12th precincts Christmas fic competition.)

Alexis wants it, Beckett gives it to her. Warning: Femslash! Same story I published a few days ago, just in English

Post-ep for Secret Santa. It's Christmas morning, and our favourite crime fighting duo are starting a couple of new Christmas traditions of their own.

"Because maybe, maybe she couldn't give him everything yet. But she could give him this." A different kind of Christmas story (set during Season 4). Tied for 3rd in public votes in the 12th Precinct's Christmas Fanfic Competition.

As we know, Javi is on his own on christmas eve.

Martha returns home after a night of Christmas Caroling. A post Secret Santa story.

A Castle/Beckett wedding. "Look at yourself, Kate. Look how radiant you are." COMPLETE.

"You'd better hurry up, Castle. I'm almost laced up, and you're on the clock with the Zamboni." A coda to "Wishes." My story from the 12th Precinct Christmas fanfic competition, which tied for third in the popular vote.

Post Secret Santa. "Il se rendit compte à cet instant que la tradition, les cadeaux et la bûche... Tout cela n'avait pas d'importance, il avait tout cela deux secondes auparavant et se sentait plus vide que jamais. La seule chose dont il avait besoin, noël ou pas, c'était elle."

Mild Spoilers for 5x09 "Secret Santa" "This Christmas is going to be awesome!" he declares, pressing his fingers over his mouth to contain the excitement that looks ready to fly out of him and race around the room somewhere near the ceiling, like the witch in the Wizard of Oz. Change of Rating to M. COMPLETE

"I didn't get you anything." Post-Secret Santa episode tag. Castle/Beckett.

Written for the 12th Precinct Christmas fanfic Competition. Christmas at the 12th, Castle style.

Kate and Castle's first Christmas Eve together was not going as planned. (Written before Secret Santa aired and as such does not follow canon laid down in that ep. Was an entry in the 12th Precinct Castle Christmas FanFic Competition.)

My entry for the first annual Castle 12th Precinct Christmas Fanfic competition. Castle's keeping a Christmas secret, and Beckett wants to know what it is! Disclaimer: None of the characters are mine, they belong to AWM. Blah, blah, blah.

On the first day of Christmas my detective gave to me a dead body up in a tree... (my entry for the 12th precincts xmas fic competition.)

His fingers were warm and thick between her own, his grip a sturdy tether that held her down, kept her from drifting away. Written for the 12th Precinct Christmas Fanfic Competition.

"I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it link by link…" Set Christmas season 4 after Killshot, before Cuffed. 4th Place in the 12th Precint Castle Christmas Fanfic Competition.

ONE SHOT. It's Christmas Eve and Castle struggles to get home to his family in the middle of a terrible snowstorm. This was my entry to the '12th Precinct Castle Christmas Fanfic Competition'. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Kate, Castle, Zoe, the Sound of Music, Skype and a thunderstorm. Family fluff for my wonderful friend Jaime, happy birthday.

Because maybe she can honor her mother and make new traditions with Castle all at the same time. A Christmas one-shot. Written for the 12th Precinct Christmas Fanfic Competition.